Police, Ride to Live and ACC Ride Forever programme presenters, along with driving instructor Kevin Bannan will be there to explain where to go for driver and rider training and how the graduated licence system works, including how to avoid getting fines , demerit points and what to do to get your licence back. As an incentive, they will be offering discounted training opportunities as well as handing out information about road safety.

Age Concern will conduct checks for the elderly to ensure their vehicles are set up correctly for them to drive safely. Bookings can be made through Age Concern on 544 7624 or turn up on the day.

Plunket will demonstrate a driveway safety kit designed to prevent children being injured by reversing vehicles, while Te Korowai staff will outline their car seat for hire scheme and explain the importance of budgeting for things like vehicle registration, warrant of fitness, running costs and insurance. Qualified staff will be able to ensure your baby seat is correctly fitted.

Nelson Technical Institute staff will explain the employment opportunities arising from obtaining for example their HT licences and the courses available to do the training. There will be a heavy truck present to demonstrate what is required on the day.

Workstar staff will be present offering employment support services for people with barriers to employment. They may also be able to assist with funding for people to obtain heavy trade licences and security guard licences for example.

Neighbourhood Support will provide information on how to make your home and neighbourhood a safer place.

Youth Service Tasman-Nelson will be present to provide a free service for 16 and 17 year olds. Helping individuals gain qualifications and/or gain sustainable employment. Assisting youth in developing goals and plans for a great future.

Nelson nurses complete with a new field emergency tent will be on hand to conduct free basic health tests, including blood pressure checks.

There will be advice and assistance on domestic violence, healthy cooking and nutrition and the benefits of exercise from a range of providers, including Te Korowai Trust and Victory Boxing.

Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews said the open day is an opportunity for people no matter their age to learn about things that could benefit them and make a positive difference to their daily lives.

“We are here to help along with our community partners to provide assistance on the day. We encourage all people to attend this event and bring along their children, friends or neighbours who might benefit from accessing community support.’’

Te Korowai’s Betty Soane says the event is open to everyone.

“Not everyone knows where to go for help, so we hope this is a stepping stone for them to seek support,’’ she said.

Nelson Women's Centre will be running a two hour Self Defence course on Friday 16th June from 12.30-2.30pm. at the ACC community room. A valuable opportunity to work with a highly experienced tutor to gain practical, empowering and transferable Personal Safety Skills to enhance living and working relationships.Booking through Nelson Women's Centre. Phone Britta on 546 7986 or email [email protected] Cost $5

From next Monday, 1st May we will be located at 16 Nile Street (right beside INP – Independent Nursing Practice) which will complement our service perfectly.
Leaving the Women’s Centre was not an easy decision to make, however the synergy we will have with INP will be amazing, as well as the additional opportunities this move will provide. It also means that we will have a little more office space which will be greatly appreciated, as with the growth we have been experiencing in client numbers we have definitely outgrown our current office.New details :
Street Address : 16 Nile Street, Nelson 7010
Manager Cell Phone : 022 548 2407
All other contact details will remain the same :
Postal Address : PO Box 830, Nelson 7040
Phone : (03) 548 2407
Email Admin – [email protected]
Email Manager – [email protected]
Web – www.sash-nelson.co.nz
Feel free to pop in and see our office if you are passing that way, we would love to see you.

Learn how to be a great mum! Here are just some of the areas our experienced tutors will introduce you to;- *Healthy cooking
*Health and Fitness
*Child development and Play
*Managing Money and Home Skills
*Basic First Aid
*Career and Life Goals
.........and it's all free!